Step into the era of speakeasies and shady figures with this in-app audio tour of Chicago during the ragtime and jazz ages. Perfect for history enthusiasts, this tour will delve into the lives of infamous personalities like Al Capone and the Everleigh Sisters, as you navigate the very streets they once ruled. Starting at the bustling corner of State Street and Cermack Road and concluding near Al Capone's notable soup kitchen site, the tour unfolds the narrative of the city's most vibrant yet notorious epoch.
As you walk, you'll visit significant locations such as the lavish Everleigh Club, the infamous Levee Red Light vice district, and the former headquarters of Chicago crime bosses, while listening to tales of bootleggers, madams, and crooked cops. From South Clark Street to Archer Avenue, each step on this route is anchored in the city's storied past, providing a map to a bygone Chicago that reverberates with the echoes of jazz and the whispers of the underground.
The end of the journey promises to leave a lasting impact with vivid recollections of the Levee's notorious brothels, the site of gangland brawls, and the legacy of Prohibition-era kingpins. This immersive experience will transport you back in time to the heart of Chicago's illustrious criminal and entertainment history, and it's just a walk away.